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Bakau Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Bakau maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bakau temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a comfortable 28°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Bakau receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 666 mm. The seasons in Bakau, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 262 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, April, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Bakau Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Bakau enjoys sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bakau.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Bakau

Wed   Jan 15
30°C | 19°C
N 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
31°C | 18°C
NE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
30°C | 19°C
NE 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
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Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bakau in the Gambia

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Bakau?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
  • Which is the hottest month in Bakau?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Bakau?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bakau?
    August tops the wettest month list with 262 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bakau?
    April is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bakau?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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